Emilia Romagna is one of Italy's most celebrated and diverse wine regions, stretching across the northern part of the country from the Apennine Mountains to the Adriatic Sea. Known as the breadbasket of Italy, it is a region of unparalleled culinary and viticultural excellence. Boasting a winemaking tradition that dates back to ancient times, with evidence of viticulture in the area as early as the Etruscan era. Diversity is evident in both climate and terroir. With the fertile central plains producing lighter style wines, the coastal region benefiting from the cooling influence of the Adriatic and the Apennine hillsides of clay and limestone providing an ideal environment for Sangiovese and other complex red varietals. The climate of Emilia Romagna is a mix of Mediterranean and continental influences. Warm summers and cool nights preserve the aromatic quality of the vine as well as making the wines both approachable and expressive.
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